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Matter is made of atoms, vast collections of atoms.

Differences in matter are due to different amounts of protons and neutrons in the atom. Elements are distinguished by the number of protons, whereas isotopes (same element but different mass) are determined by the number of neutrons.

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Most of the universe consists of empty space. However, the most common "visible" element is hydrogen.

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Hydrogen is the most abundant gas in the universe

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Stars make up most visible matter. By far most visible light is given off by hydrogen fusing into helium

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Hydrogen gas.

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Hydrogen.

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